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Matt Donato

Matt is a Los Angeles-based film critic currently published on IGN, AV Club, Fangoria, Bloody Disgusting, and many other places. He is a proud member of the Critics Choice Association. Definitely don’t feed him after midnight.

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Reviews

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Review: A Fond Yet Middling Farewell

It still lacks that special James Wan punch when it comes to jump-in-your-seat scares, but Michael Chaves sends the elder Warrens off proper if this is truly their goodbye.

September 6, 2025
Reviews

‘The Surfer’ SXSW Review: A Surreal Beach Thriller Aimed At Toxic Bro Vibes

March 26, 2025
Editorials

Coming of Age With Disney’s Heartwarming ‘Halloweentown’

April 4, 2021

Certified Forgotten’s ‘Deep Blue Sea 3’ Tweet-Along And Giveaway Details!

August 11, 2020
Editorials

Griffin Dunne’s ‘Practical Magic’ Is a Witchin’ Good Time

July 30, 2020
Editorials

Certified Forgotten In Our Own Words: Matt Donato

July 1, 2020
Podcasts

Episode 13: Matt Barone Survives The ‘Little Deaths’

April 16, 2020
Podcasts

Episode 12: Kalyn Corrigan Dares To ‘Rattle The Cage’

April 1, 2020
Podcasts

Episode 11: Jenny Nulf Cuts Into ‘Exte: Hair Extensions’

March 18, 2020

Episode 10: Amelia Emberwing Unstitches ‘Patchwork’

March 4, 2020

Episode 9: Brad McHargue Honors ‘The Last Will And Testament Of Rosalind Leigh’

November 20, 2019

Episode 8: Ryan Oliver Wants To ‘Party Hard, Die Young”

November 6, 2019